The match-up this Sunday in Washington will have no shortage of excitement as both teams boast talented rookie quarterbacks. Both signal callers have had huge roles in their respective teams playoff runs so it is safe to say that they will both play large roles in deciding who wins the game on Sunday. Along with the phenom quarterbacks, there are a few other key aspects of the game that are worth noting.
Most NFL games, especially playoff games, are won and lost in the trenches. The game Sunday should be no different, and the match-up that will be most important is the Washington offensive line against the relentless Seattle Seahawks defensive front. The Washington Redskins have done an exceptional job this season of blocking for their dynamic rookie duo of Robert Griffin III and Alfred Morris, but they may have their work cut out for them on Sunday. The Seahawks defense is ranked in the top ten in both rushing and passing yards allowed per game. This success is due in large p...
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